India vs Zimbabwe: Decider Match of the T20I Series Kicks Off with India Winning Toss

Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe fields against Shubman Gill's India in the T20I series decider. India, with three consecutive wins, is in top form. Raza expects pitch improvement. Gill welcomes new players Parag and Kumar to the squad. India looks to continue its victorious streak.

In a compelling finale to the T20I series, Zimbabwe, captained by Sikandar Raza, won the toss and opted to field against Shubman Gill's India at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday. This decision comes as Zimbabwe aims to regain momentum after losing three consecutive matches following their initial victory.

India, having bounced back from an early defeat, is riding high after three dominant performances, including a decisive 10-wicket win in their previous encounter. Shubman Gill's men are in top form and enter the match as strong favorites.

Skipper Sikandar Raza noted improvements in the pitch conditions, saying, "We are gonna have a bowl first. The wicket did get better. They will get better when we bat second." Conversely, India's captain Shubman Gill expressed confidence in his squad's preparation and new inclusions. "We were looking to bat first anyway. Our spinners have bowled well, and the fast bowlers have been economical," Gill said, highlighting the arrival of Riyan Parag and Mukesh Kumar to the playing XI.

India's Playing XI includes Shubman Gill (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, and Mukesh Kumar. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe fields Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande (WK), Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, and Blessing Muzarabani.

(With inputs from agencies.)